David YurmanWholesale Events Manager
May. 2011 - Oct. 2011New York, NYOrganized, attended and executed all conclave and summit events, including Neiman Marcus conclaves in Dallas, Nordstrom conclaves in Seattle, and Saks Fifth Ave and Bloomingdale’s summits in Manhattan. Organized, attended and executed all major tradeshows, including the Couture show in Las Vegas and the company’s September Market show at corporate headquarters. Negotiated contracts for, booked and executed all offsite and onsite events, including rooftop dinners for the Yurmans and team-building activities for Field Sales Representatives and National Account Managers. Prepared line-itemized budget documents and detailed visual presentations for weekly meetings with the senior executive team, including the VP of Wholesale Sales, the President/CCO and the Yurmans. Created and executed all store-level events both nationally and globally, including trunk shows, sales incentive programs and promotional events as well as personal appearances made by Mr. Yurman. Hosted product sessions at events with members of the Merchandising team, during which I spoke extensively to sales associates about the product as it relates to both the brand and to individual stores. Managed and trained four temporary employees and interns daily